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Post by ematz1423 on Jul 30, 2024 17:13:59 GMT -5
The Rays traded for dylan Carlson so obviously he'll reach his ceiling there and be traded at the deadline in a couple seasons and rinse and repeat for the eternity of the MLB.
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Post by dirtdog on Jul 30, 2024 17:14:19 GMT -5
This team did what it always does: improve around the margins and hope the big 5 are as good as everybody thinks. Exactly what I had expected.
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Post by notstarboard on Jul 30, 2024 17:14:23 GMT -5
Who the holy fuck are you writing off here, Pivetta or Bello? Kutter and Houck look like they’re hitting a brick wall due to their workload, somebody to give them some extra days of rest would’ve worked wonders. Criswell is more than able to do that if they'd like to go that route. That or they can just give them extra days of rest by adjusting the order on off days to take extra rest days away from other pitchers.
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Post by shagworthy on Jul 30, 2024 17:16:08 GMT -5
I took everything Breslow and others said with a grain of salt, so ultimately I leave the deadline with a hearty "MEH." A few more arms to throw out of that pen instead of praying one of Weisert and his ilk would turn a corner when they have no steering wheels.
I still have concerns about the rotation because they are wading into uncharted waters regarding innings pitched for their careers and they could turn back into pumpkins. Bello looks like he's a "I need a clean start after the offseason" guy right now. Pivetta is Jeckyl and Hyde, lots of variability there with no sure answers.
I would have liked to get an infielder who can make routine plays in the middle infield, I'm tired of watching guys boot balls right at them or take too long to throw to 1B in double play chances. In the outfield, I'm vexed by O'Neil, who seems to have morphed into Jose Canseco in the field this year, Masa, who can't play the field any longer, and Abreu, who has good moments and then compounds them with bone headed mistakes.
But.. but.. This team has been fun to watch for the most part, and they seem to really gel, so they are easy to root for while we wait for the next steps.
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Post by briam on Jul 30, 2024 17:17:42 GMT -5
Kutter and Houck look like they’re hitting a brick wall due to their workload, somebody to give them some extra days of rest would’ve worked wonders. Criswell is more than able to do that if they'd like to go that route. That or they can just give them extra days of rest by adjusting the order on off days to take extra rest days away from other pitchers. Of course, was hoping to come out of the deadline with somebody a little bit better than Criswell though.
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Post by briam on Jul 30, 2024 17:19:13 GMT -5
Also, if they weren’t going to meaningfully add, I’m pretty bummed they didn’t move Pivetta or Jansen with just how valuable those guys were in this market. Seems more like playing the middle than picking a lane. Only deal I loved was the Yorke swap.
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Post by alexcorahomevideo on Jul 30, 2024 17:21:23 GMT -5
They desperately needed some relievers and they did get living-breathing relievers, but this does feel like a let down. Back up catcher and some mediocre arms to churn and burn. Meh This deadline screams of hey at least we did something. The moves are okay, but I’m not sure any of these really make them better this year. Upgrades on the depth of this team are good…
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Post by dirtywaterinla on Jul 30, 2024 17:21:42 GMT -5
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Post by cheers on Jul 30, 2024 17:21:54 GMT -5
More than anything, Sox needed a #4 starting pitcher. Paxton is not it. Who the holy f*** are you writing off here, Pivetta or Bello? Easy Eric! Not writing off either. You might be overreacting just a touch to what I expressed as mild disapointment maybe. I don't think Bello is a #4 this year - just too inconsistent, and - I was hoping for a stable veteran. I'm confident about his future and think he'll be good for years to come. i'm a little confused that you DO think he's presently a playoff caliber #4. Setting the bar pretty low there, IMO.
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Post by bellhorndingers21 on Jul 30, 2024 17:23:46 GMT -5
Craig should have a busy winter working on the bullpen with Jansen, Martin, Sims, and Garcia being free agents.
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Post by awalkinthepark on Jul 30, 2024 17:24:15 GMT -5
Breslow said several times that they are banking on Casas, Grissom, Martin and Slaten contributing down the stretch. Assuming they're done, all of these moves line up perfectly with that.
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Post by soxfan06 on Jul 30, 2024 17:24:43 GMT -5
I am glad we didn’t buy. Team isn’t good enough to waste prospects on
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Post by orion09 on Jul 30, 2024 17:26:55 GMT -5
Orioles get Austin Slater and Gregory Soto as well. Busy deadline for them.
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Post by dirtywaterinla on Jul 30, 2024 17:27:06 GMT -5
I am glad we didn’t buy. Team isn’t good enough to waste prospects on I’m happy we didn’t buy big, but disagree with your assessment of the talent of the team.
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Post by blizzards39 on Jul 30, 2024 17:28:23 GMT -5
Kutter and Houck look like they’re hitting a brick wall due to their workload, somebody to give them some extra days of rest would’ve worked wonders. Criswell is more than able to do that if they'd like to go that route. That or they can just give them extra days of rest by adjusting the order on off days to take extra rest days away from other pitchers. Total speculation. September could be there best month
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Post by asm18 on Jul 30, 2024 17:28:46 GMT -5
Why does Craig Breslow want to make the playoffs - do you get some sort of trophy if you win
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Jul 30, 2024 17:28:57 GMT -5
I am glad we didn’t buy. Team isn’t good enough to waste prospects on womp womp
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Post by jimed14 on Jul 30, 2024 17:33:24 GMT -5
Criswell is more than able to do that if they'd like to go that route. That or they can just give them extra days of rest by adjusting the order on off days to take extra rest days away from other pitchers. Of course, was hoping to come out of the deadline with somebody a little bit better than Criswell though. If they traded for someone with Criswell's stat line, just about everyone would be gushing over it. A guy who can start with a 3.52 xERA and a 3-1 K-BB ratio?
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Post by bellhorndingers21 on Jul 30, 2024 17:33:27 GMT -5
Has Alex tweeted out that's it yet? Any word on if Rengifo was moved anywhere?
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Post by oleary25 on Jul 30, 2024 17:38:15 GMT -5
Per mlbtraderumors 5:32pm: Los Angeles is getting four minor league players in return, tweets Sean McAdam of MassLive.
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Post by cotuitfan on Jul 30, 2024 17:40:33 GMT -5
Angels twitter is saying Lugo one of them
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Post by rico6 on Jul 30, 2024 17:42:03 GMT -5
Chris Henrique reposted
Sam Blum @samblum3 This is who the Angels got back for Luis Garcia: Ryan Zeferjahn, Matthew Lugo, Yeferson Vargas, Niko Kavadas.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Jul 30, 2024 17:42:30 GMT -5
Of course, was hoping to come out of the deadline with somebody a little bit better than Criswell though. If they traded for someone with Criswell's stat line, just about everyone would be gushing over it. A guy who can start with a 3.52 xERA and a 3-1 K-BB ratio? Criswell is having a career year, but like Crawford and Houck, he is close to eclipsing his career IP (has surpassed his career MLB IP). How many more IP before he hits a wall? He has been a pleasant surprise this year.
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Post by shagworthy on Jul 30, 2024 17:43:08 GMT -5
I'd take a flyer on Cole Irving, nothing special, but the dude is durable..
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Post by oleary25 on Jul 30, 2024 17:44:26 GMT -5
Chris Henrique reposted Sam Blum @samblum3 This is who the Angels got back for Luis Garcia: Ryan Zeferjahn, Matthew Lugo, Yeferson Vargas, Niko Kavadas. Good haul by angels for an expiring contract.
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